Context
The forced return of Brazilians represents a significant humanitarian, social, and economic challenge, requiring a coordinated response based on human rights and sustainable reintegration of forced returnees. Many arrive in Brazil in situations of extreme vulnerability, without financial resources, housing, immediate access to essential services, and with significant mental health consequences for directly affected individuals.
The project \"Multisectoral Strengthening of Brazilian Government Efforts for Humanized Reception, Human Rights Protection and Reintegration of Forcibly Returned Brazilians\" seeks to ensure that affected individuals are received with dignity and have access to comprehensive support. Coordinated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the federal government, mainly through the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship (MDHC), state and municipal governments, civil society and the private sector.
According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data, between 2021 and 2024, more than 39,000 Brazilians were detained by ICE. Administrative arrests of Brazilians by the agency increased significantly between 2021 and 2022 and continue to show an upward trend. Between 2021 and 2024, 7,168 Brazilians were forcibly returned, while 1,779 were expelled under Title 42.
Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting the coordination, implementation and monitoring of activities within the project framework.
1. Support protection activities implementation
• Support the coordination, implementation and monitoring of protection and promotion of human rights response
2. Specialized assistance and referrals
• Provide specialized assistance for promotion and protection of human rights
• Provide technical and structural specialized assistance to strengthen human right protection networks.
3. Documentation and reporting
• Support the provision of regular progress updates, prepare success stories, and support data collection and analysis for the project monitoring.
• Support technical assistance for the creation of national protocols and case management tools for human rights protection of returned Brazilians.
• Contribute to promoting accountability to beneficiaries across the project portfolio.
4. Coordination and partnership
• Support work with partners, agencies and relevant government counterparts, Brazilian Social Welfare System, non-governmental institutions, civil society organizations, UN agencies, and others regarding project implementation.
• Support the coordination, mentoring and knowledge building of field teams on protection and social protection of vulnerable persons.
5. Additional responsibilities
• Undertake site visits and duty travel as required.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
Required
For this position, fluency in Portuguese and basic knowledge of English or Spanish tis required (oral and written). Required Competencies The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
The plurality of knowledge and professional backgrounds, as well as diversity of groups, is considered desirable, in order to promote the recruitment of Black people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, among others.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.